Question

The alkaline earth metal sulphate(s) which are readily soluble in water is/are : A $BeSO _4$ B $MgSO _4$ C $CaSO _4$ D $SrSO _4$ E $BaSO _4$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A and B
• B. A only
• C. B only
• D. B and C

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

A and B

Answer 2

Due to high hydration energy Be2+ and Mg2+, BeSO4​ and MgSO4​ are readily soluble in water.